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Hospitals sterilise surgical equipment with high-pressure steam, chemicals that kill viruses and bacteria, but this may not be adequate. (Photo: Pixabay)

Brain-maiming protein may have spread via surgery: study

Hygiene standards are more stringent now, but the capacity of brain-attacking proteins to withstand sterilisation is...

17 Feb 2018 2:27 PM IST

The deep brain stimulation (DBS) implant is similar to a cardiac pacemaker device. (Photo: Pixabay)

This drug could reverse alcohol's damaging effects on brain

Studies show two weeks of daily treatment with tandospirone reversed effects of 15 weeks of binge-like alcohol...

10 Feb 2018 8:40 AM IST

Familial hypertension is caused by mutations within single genes. (Photo: Pixabay)

Experts discover genetic cause of rare high blood pressure syndrome

Such a condition, if prolonged, damages blood vessels, which can result in damage to the heart, the kidneys, and the...

6 Feb 2018 5:41 PM IST

This may actually change the brains structure and hurt ones ability to remember and learn. (Photo: Pixabay)

Can dim light make us dumber?

The findings have been published in the journal Hippocampus.

6 Feb 2018 10:58 AM IST

The study is the first systemic mapping of brain lesions associated with criminal behaviour -referred to as acquired sociopathy. (Photo: Pixabay)

'Anxiety cells' in brain discovered by researchers

Hippocampus plays well-known role the brain's ability to form new memories and to help animals navigate through complex...

3 Feb 2018 2:38 PM IST

The new study looked at the impact of both acute and chronic alcohol exposure. (Photo: Pixabay)

Low doses of alcohol good for brain: study

Animals that were exposed to low levels of alcohol consumption, actually showed less inflammation in the brain.

3 Feb 2018 12:44 PM IST

Laws requiring doctors to report dementia patients and get their licenses revoked didnt appear to influence the proportion of crashes. (Photo: Pixabay)

Music calls up Alzheimer-free regions of brain

People with dementia are confronted by a world that is unfamiliar to them, which causes disorientation and anxiety.

30 April 2018 6:04 PM IST

Healthy intestines allow some substances to pass through, but generally act as a barrier to keep out harmful bacteria. (Photo: Pixabay)

Drinking kefir may lower blood pressure: study

Kefir is known to help maintain the balance of beneficial bacteria in the digestive system.

28 April 2018 5:13 PM IST

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Dark chocolate can boost mood, reduce stress

Here is what a new study has found.

25 April 2018 11:50 AM IST

You might think having people watch you isnt going to help, but it might actually make you perform better. (Photo: Pixabay)

Being watched may boost your performance: study

You might think having people watch you isn't going to help, but it might actually make you perform better.

22 April 2018 3:40 PM IST

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The stronger you are, the healthier your brain

Here is what a new study has found.

22 April 2018 12:30 PM IST

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A biggie for thin females

Scientists find certain hormones probably play a crucial role in regulating body weight.

19 April 2018 3:01 PM IST